We give thee thanks and praise, O God of compassion, for the heroic witness of the Martyrs of Memphis, who, in a time of plague and pestilence, were steadfast in their care for the sick and dying, and loved not their own lives, even unto death; Inspire in us a like love and commitment to those in need, following the example of our Savior Jesus Christ; who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Today the Church commemorates Constance and her companions, "The Martyrs of Memphis," who gave their lives to love and serve others in the midst of the Yellow Fever epidemic in Memphis, TN. Sister Constance died 142 years ago on September 9, 1878. pic.twitter.com/DEgFXzLDPF

— Drew Haltom (@drewhaltom) September 9, 2020

O Blessed Lord, who by thy word and example hast shown us the meaning of neighbourliness and the way of love: Grant that we may learn to recognize as our neighbour every fellow man who needs our help, and to serve him with a love that is costly and unselfish, like thine own love for us. We ask this for thy name’s sake.

Just opened the van door to this lovely sight. ☀️ pic.twitter.com/6jzAD7w4Qe

— Mountains of Scotland (@mtnsofscotland) September 9, 2023

Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and the late rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble, brethren, against one another, that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the doors. As an example of suffering and patience, brethren, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we call those happy who were steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath, but let your yes be yes and your no be no, that you may not fall under condemnation.

–James 5:7-12

This mornings sunrise was something else! This was the view in Murrells Inlet. 📷 @MurrellsInletPh #SCwx @wmbfnews pic.twitter.com/W5me1GyrLh

— Jamie Arnold WMBF (@jamiearnoldWMBF) September 9, 2023